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15 Private Temple Tours in Aswan to Book

26 tours  ·  from $24 a head

The dawn slots and the capped tickets go weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you are inside.

Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan - Seeing the Ramses II temple
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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

1.Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 507 reviews · from $53Our pick

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, with hotel or cruise pickup, bottled water, and flexible timing. Choose transport only or add entrance fees, a local guide, and lunch. Expect about three hours each way and roughly three hours at the temples.

“The temple is incredible and it was so worth the effort to go to Aswan and then take the drive there. It is not to be missed.”

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From Aswan: Private Guided Tour of Philae Temple with Entry - From your Aswan hotel to the Nile dock
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From Aswan: Private Guided Tour of Philae Temple with Entry

2.Private Guided Tour of Philae Temple with Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 239 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Travel from Aswan by private vehicle and motorboat to Philae Temple, where an Egyptologist such as Mary, Eman, or Waleed can explain Isis, Osiris, and Horus. The three-hour outing includes tickets, water, transport, and time for photos, with guides speaking English, Arabic, French, German, or Spanish.

“Aladino was the best tour guide, he gave us a very detailed explanation of the temple history and is very kind. We loved the tour!”

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Private 2 Hour Guided Tour to Philae Temple from Aswan - The motorboat ride sets the mood
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Private 2 Hour Guided Tour to Philae Temple from Aswan

3.Private 2 Hour Guided Tour to Philae Temple from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $40Top rated

Travel from your Aswan hotel to Philae Temple by private vehicle and motorboat. An English-speaking Egyptologist such as Mary, Miriam, Ahmed Sony, or Heba explains Isis and Osiris reliefs, then you get time to explore and take photos before returning to your hotel.

“Well organized tour. The guide, Mary, gave detailed explanations and there was sufficient time to explore by oneself and take pictures.”

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Private Day Trip To Kom Ombo And Edfu Temples From Aswan - Kom Ombo and its rare double temple plan
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Private Day Trip To Kom Ombo And Edfu Temples From Aswan

4.Private Day Trip To Kom Ombo And Edfu Temples From Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $70

Travel north from Aswan to two superb Nile temples with a private guide and driver. See Kom Ombo’s unusual double sanctuary and Edfu’s great Horus temple. The tour takes about eight hours, includes hotel transport and water, and can finish in Aswan or Luxor.

“It was our second experience withe the driver and we confirm he is a very kind and reliable person. Unfortunately our guide for the temp le was very poor. The feeling was that there was a lack of willing to share information and maybe a lack of preparation”

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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan - Seeing the Ramses II temple
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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

5.Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $90

Travel from your Aswan hotel to Abu Simbel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide at the temples. Allow 7 to 8 hours, including roughly 3 to 3.5 hours each way. Snacks are included, but entrance fees, dinner, and bottled water are not.

“Site was beautiful. Guide made it more meaningful with his explanation. Had photos to show specific features.”

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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan - Private Tour - The private drive from Aswan to southern Egypt
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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan – Private Tour

6.Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $140

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, usually with about 3.5 hours each way and two hours at the temple complex. An Egyptologist guide such as Hassan, Whalid, Saleh Arabi, Marcus, or Yasser may explain Ramses II and the two great temples. Hotel transfers, entry fees, and water are included.

“Despite being late ourselves due to a misunderstanding if dates, we felt the day was unsafe and formulaic. 1) Our driver frequently drove at 140-150 KPH on 90 KPH desert roads, with frequent heavy braking to avoid other vehicles. 2) Our guidRead more”

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Aswan: Private Tour to Philae Temple and Nubian Village By Boat & Entrance Fees - What to expect at the Nubian village
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Aswan: Private Tour to Philae Temple and Nubian Village By Boat & Entrance Fees

7.Private Tour to Philae Temple and Nubian Village By Boat & Entrance Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $99

This 5 to 6-hour private Aswan tour pairs the island Temple of Isis at Philae with a boat trip to a Nubian village near Sehel Island. Expect hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, motorboat fare, entry fees, and a guide. Guides named in feedback include Michael, Mina, Magdy, and Miriam.

“Mina was incredibly knowledgeable and personable. We had amazing conversations along the way, and I learned more about the sights as well as Egypt as a whole. Would highly recommend!”

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Aswan: Private Guided Tour to High Dam, The Obelisk & Philae Temple by Boat - Starting at the Aswan High Dam
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Aswan: Private Guided Tour to High Dam, The Obelisk & Philae Temple by Boat

8.Private Guided Tour to High Dam, The Obelisk & Philae Temple by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $65

Spend about six hours with a private vehicle and Egyptologist guide visiting Aswan’s High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. The tour includes hotel or cruise pickup, a motorboat to Philae, bottled water, and flexible start times. Entrance tickets and some west-bank pickups cost extra.

“We really appreciate and like the way how the guide explains us the history. The transportation was really comfortable and kind.”

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Private Day Tour to Abu Simble Temple from Aswan - What your two hours at the temple complex feel like
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Private Day Tour to Abu Simble Temple from Aswan

9.Private Day Tour to Abu Simble Temple from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $24Best value

Ride south from Aswan through the Nubian desert to Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned vehicle. You get hotel pickup, bottled water, transfers, and about two hours at Ramses II and Nefertari’s temples. A driver is included, while a guide and entry tickets cost extra.

“While we appreciated that the driver got us there and back again safely, overall the experience was fairly unprofessional. The driver arrived 20 minutes late for the pick up, in a car that had no seatbelts. The driver then had to stop for fuel, and to sit down for a coffee onlRead more”

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Aswan : Private Tour to Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam and Philae Temple by BOAT - Reaching Philae Temple by motorboat
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Aswan : Private Tour to Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam and Philae Temple by BOAT

10.Private Tour to Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam and Philae Temple by BOAT

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $65

Travel from your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise by air-conditioned vehicle and motorboat to Philae Temple, then visit the Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam. A qualified guide can lead in your preferred language. Michael is one named guide praised for clear explanations, humor, and flexibility.

“We had Michael as our guide. He made the experience wonderful. He is funny, highly knowledgeable and allowed us to be flexible. He taught us so much about the areas we visited and Aswan in general. My husband and I couldn't have asked for a better guide. The Philae temple was amazing. And highly recommend asking for Michael.”

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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples and Nubian Village From Aswan - The three-hour journey from Aswan
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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples and Nubian Village From Aswan

11.Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples and Nubian Village From Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $180

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, then return for a motorboat trip to Soheil Island’s Nubian Village. Guides may include Michael Samy or Hisham. Bring a breakfast box, and remember entrance fees are separate.

“We were picked up early in the morning in a comfortable air conditioned van. The drive was long but so worth it to experience the magnificent temples at Abu Simbel. Our guide, Michael Samy, was very pleasant and knowledgeable and Read more”

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Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple & Nubian Village Private Day Tour - What the private car changes
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Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple & Nubian Village Private Day Tour

12.Abu Simbel Temple & Nubian Village Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19 reviews · 10 hours · from $120

You’ll leave Aswan early in a private air-conditioned car, tour Abu Simbel with an English-speaking guide, then visit Nubian Village. Guides such as Ahmed Achraf, Hany, and Samir Gaber are available in several languages. Lunch, entry fees, and hotel transfers are included.

“İt was perfect. Our driver is kind and careful and out guide, Samır Gaber is informative and energetic. Even if we are tired, he motivated us so much. He gave special information both about the temples and history Southern Egypt. İt was amazing.”

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Nubian Village and Philae Temple Private Guided Tour From Aswan - A practical look at the Nubian Village visit
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Nubian Village and Philae Temple Private Guided Tour From Aswan

13.Nubian Village and Philae Temple Private Guided Tour From Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $39

Spend 6 to 7 hours visiting Philae Temple and Nubian Village from Aswan. You’ll ride motorboats, see Isis’s island sanctuary, meet local culture, and travel in a private group with guides such as Aisha, Ash, or Ahmed, subject to availability.

“Super Organisation mit einem netten, sehr kompetenten yGuide@ Abholung, nach Klärung einiger Probleme, lief super.”

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Aswan Philae Temple, Obelisk, and High Dam Private Tour - Starting at the Unfinished Obelisk
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Aswan Philae Temple, Obelisk, and High Dam Private Tour

14.Aswan Philae Temple, Obelisk, and High Dam Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $65

Spend four to five hours seeing Aswan’s key sights with a private Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned transport. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Philae Temple on Agilika Island, reached by motorboat. Pickup is available from Aswan hotels, the Nile cruise port, and train station.

“The Philae temple is on an island so we enjoyed a short boat ride to get there. The views along the way were picture perfect. Go early and miss the crowds.”

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Abu Simbel Temples Private Guided Tour from Aswan by coach - What happens at the temple complex
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Abu Simbel Temples Private Guided Tour from Aswan by coach

15.Abu Simbel Temples Private Guided Tour from Aswan by coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $65

Travel from Aswan through the Nubian Desert to Abu Simbel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your Egyptologist guide explains Ramses II and Nefertari, while admission, snacks, water, and hotel transfers are included. Allow 8 to 9 hours, with about 2 hours at the temples.

“Don’t deal with them, they are the worst ever, the responsible person his name Ahmed. They care about money not quality”

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